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Courses and Entry Requirements
Our full Course Guide is available for download at the bottom of this page - this provides detailed information about each of the courses we offer. You can also find a summary of our general and subject-specific entry requirements available for download below.
A level Courses
Art and Design (Fine Art)
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Computer Science
Design Engineering
Drama and Theatre
Economics
English Language
English Literature
Film Studies
French
Further Maths
Geography
History
Maths
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Three-Dimensional Design
AAQs (Alternative Academic Qualifications)
Health and Social Care
Vocational Courses
BTEC Business
BTEC Sport
WJEC Applied Diploma in Criminology
Enrichment Opportunities
Students are able to opt for a range of enrichment opportunities to supplement their core study programme, including:
Sports Leadership
Core Maths
Extended Project Qualification
Oracy
There are other non-academic enrichment opportunities available such as the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, our Sixth Form Teaching Assistant programme (VITA), house competitions, work experience, stage productions and the annual Eisteddfod!
Study Programme Structure
Most students will study three subjects (or the equivalent) across Years 12 and 13.
Some of our most able students will have the opportunity to study four subjects across the two years.
There will be no formal AS examinations, but students will have regular assessments and rigorous internal examinations at the end of Year 12.
Entry Requirements
All students starting Year 12 must have a grade 4 in GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language or English Literature.
Depending on the type of study programme, students must also achieve the following:
Three A level/AAQ study programmes:
A minimum of five 6-9 GCSE grades
Meet any subject specific entry requirements.
Four A level/AAQ study programmes:
A minimum of seven 8-9 GCSE grades
Meet any subject specific entry requirements
Vocational study programmes:
A minimum of five 5-9 GCSE grades (or the Level 2 equivalents)
Meet any subject specific entry requirements
Vocational courses can be combined with A levels. Mixed programmes will be subject to a review of individual examination performance.
Option Blocks and Entry Requirements Summary
